How far is it from Gelnica to Rajec?

The distance between Gelnica and Rajec is 226 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gelnica to Rajec?

The drive from Gelnica to Rajec takes approximately 3 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Gelnica to Rajec?

The fastest route from Gelnica to Rajec covers 226 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 10 min.

Which direction is Rajec from Gelnica?

Rajec lies roughly to the west of Gelnica.

Which roads does the route from Gelnica to Rajec follow?

The drive from Gelnica to Rajec mainly follows 547, D1, 18. The longest single stretch is 102 km on D1.

Which towns do you pass between Gelnica and Rajec?

Towns on the route from Gelnica to Rajec include Krompachy, Poprad, Ružomberok, Martin, Žilina.

Where can I camp between Gelnica and Rajec?

Along the route from Gelnica to Rajec you can stop for the night or service your van at Farma Odorica, Karavany, Autocamping Trusalova.

Where can I stop to rest between Gelnica and Rajec?

On the route from Gelnica to Rajec you can take a break at Odpočívadlo Levoča, Štrba, Motorest Turčianska Štiavnička.

Gelnica Rajec

Distance: 226 kmDrive time: 3 h 10 min

Driving from Gelnica to Rajec takes about 3 h 10 min via D1. The distance is 226 km. The straight-line distance is 170 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Spišské Vlachy, Vysoké Tatry, Ružomberok, Martin, Rajecké Teplice. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 226 km

1 Depart right onto Banícke námestie 17 m
2 Turn right onto Slovenská 87 m
3 Continue right onto Slovenská 82 m
4 Turn left onto Hlavná 673 m
5 Turn right 68 m
6 Turn left onto Hnilecká 2 km
7 Continue straight onto Strojárenská 5 km
8 Keep slightly left onto Nová 2 km
9 Turn slightly left 13 km
10 Continue right onto Trangusova 8 km
11 Continue straight onto Partizánska 5 km
12 Continue straight onto Štefánikova 2 km
13 Continue straight onto Mariánske námestie 335 m

14 Continue straight onto Levočská cesta 3 km
15 Turn right 44 m
16 Turn left 2 km
17 Enter roundabout straight 5 m
18 Exit roundabout slightly right 527 m
19 Merge slightly left 102 km
20 Turn straight 9 km
21 Continue straight onto Nábrežie generála Milana Rastislava Štefánika 269 m
22 Continue straight onto Nábrežie M.R. Štefánika 2 km
23 Continue straight onto Považská 3 km
24 Continue straight onto Pri Váhu 20 km
25 Continue straight 4 km
26 Take ramp slightly right 348 m
27 Continue straight 30 km
28 Take exit slightly right 354 m
29 Merge slightly left 3 km
30 Turn slightly right 250 m
31 Enter roundabout right 59 m
32 Exit roundabout right 45 m
33 Continue straight 222 m
34 Turn left 14 km
35 Turn straight 5 km
36 Continue slightly left onto Hollého 43 m
37 Turn left 335 m
38 Turn straight onto Kostolná 6 m
39 Arrive onto Kostolná

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The return trip from Rajec to Gelnica covers roughly the same distance, 226 km.

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How far is it from Gelnica to Rajec?: The distance between Gelnica and Rajec is 226 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gelnica to Rajec?: The drive from Gelnica to Rajec takes approximately 3 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Gelnica to Rajec?: The fastest route from Gelnica to Rajec covers 226 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 10 min.
Which direction is Rajec from Gelnica?: Rajec lies roughly to the west of Gelnica.
Which roads does the route from Gelnica to Rajec follow?: The drive from Gelnica to Rajec mainly follows 547, D1, 18. The longest single stretch is 102 km on D1.
Which towns do you pass between Gelnica and Rajec?: Towns on the route from Gelnica to Rajec include Krompachy, Poprad, Ružomberok, Martin, Žilina.
Where can I camp between Gelnica and Rajec?: Along the route from Gelnica to Rajec you can stop for the night or service your van at Farma Odorica, Karavany, Autocamping Trusalova.
Where can I stop to rest between Gelnica and Rajec?: On the route from Gelnica to Rajec you can take a break at Odpočívadlo Levoča, Štrba, Motorest Turčianska Štiavnička.

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